I haven't been a boss for many years

"When you meet Mr. Zhou in the future, you should bow first and then call someone. Do you understand?"

"Understood, Brother Bin." Awei replied.

Zhou Runfa was not in the mood to look at the contract carefully. In the past, these contracts were managed by TVB's agents, and they had no right to veto revisions. Now, after simply looking at the price, the general terms are correct. They just sign their names with a pen and write the contract. Return it to Zhang Guobin.

"Mr. Zhang, if you invite me to make a movie in the future, don't send Ah Wei."

Zhang Guobin accepted the contract and asked in confusion, "What's wrong? Mr. Zhou."

He glanced at Awei from the corner of his eye.

Zhou Runfa shook his head: "He is too pretty, I can't get used to it."

Zhang Guobin nodded slightly and said: "Don't worry, Mr. Zhou, if you have anything to do in the future, please contact me directly, or I will contact Lawyer Shichang."

"Okay." Zhou Run nodded.

"May I ask when your company's film will start shooting? I need to adjust the schedule. In addition, have you confirmed the candidates for the main roles and the director?"

Fa Ge began to consider the problem from a professional point of view.

Even if the script of a movie is written to the sky, if it fails to be shot, it will still hit the street, because a movie is a visual art, if there is one item that is zero, it will be zero when it is shot.

Zhang Guobin thought it over and said: "I plan to invite Wu Yusen as the director, and there are other actors who are interested in other roles, but if you have someone you know recommend, I can also consider it."

"The role of Song Zihao, I would like to invite Brother Dilong to play, what do you think?" Zhou Runfa asked tentatively, and Dilong himself is the actor of Song Zihao in "The True Colors of a Hero", so it is naturally suitable for Dilong himself However, Dilong was a superstar on the screen in the 70s. He was once the flag bearer of Shaw Brothers Kung Fu films. A "Thorn Horse" was adapted into "Certificate of Fame" 30 years later.

On the screen, the suave and handsome Li Xunhuan is not inferior to Qiuguan.

Zhou Runfa just instinctively felt that Brother Dilong had hit a bottleneck in his kung fu movies recently, and he was no longer as popular as before, and his salary kept falling. Brother Dilong's transformation.

This is purely starting from the market for the sake of Dilong.

"Of course it's OK, but you have to tell Mr. Dilong that the salary won't be very high." Zhang Binguo smiled politely, and his demeanor was even very free and easy.

But from Zhou Runfa's point of view, no matter how you look at it, there is something cunning about it.

"In addition, the shooting cycle is tentatively set in one month. The script has already been written. I can prepare some things in advance. The shooting time should not be too long. You can take out a three-month schedule." In fact, it's a bit too much, but Zhang Guobin's reason is very good: "I also want to make a good movie."

Of course, there is no need for Zhou Runfa to stay on the set every day, he can leave after filming, and he can also take on other jobs during the same period.

Zhou Runfa nodded and asked, "Okay, where is the office address of Universal DreamWorks?"

Zhang Guobin picked up his teacup, turned his head and said to Lawyer Chang, "Achang! Did you hear that!"

"Rent an office immediately and send the address to Mr. Zhou!"

"Understood, Brother Bin." Lawyer Shichang smiled while holding his glasses.

"Okay then, I'll wait for the news of your start of filming. It's getting late, so I'll go back to the house first." Zhou Runfa knew Mr. Zhang's urgency in filming at this time, and his heart was already calm. He raised his wrist and glanced at his watch. , very polite farewell.

Zhang Guobin quickly stood up and said, "Mr. Zhou, I'll see you off."

The two walked out of the hotel together while rejecting and seeing each other off. When Zhou Runfa and Ren Dahua got into the taxi, he asked his subordinates sideways, "Ah Wei!"

"What did you do to Mr. Zhou?"

"It's nothing, I just sent a script." Ah Wei was very calm. Zhang Guobin's pupils shrank, and there was a strange light in his eyes, but he didn't poke it. Instead, he took out a roll of Hong Kong paper and stuffed it on Ah Wei's chest. Pocket, patted his chest: "In the future, the attitude of sending scripts should be better, we are legitimate businessmen."

……

"Brother Fa, you will promise him 40 yuan to make a film, and you will demean yourself. It's not good for Boss Shao to hear, let alone he asked his subordinates to send you the script like this." Ren Dahua sat in the back row of the taxi with Zhou Runfa , he made a pistol gesture to Zhou Runfa with his hand.

Zhou Runfa shook his head and sighed: "I really liked the script after reading it at noon. I feel that this character was born for me. To put it bluntly, don't think I'm very popular now, but I think the lines in the script, every sentence Say everything from the bottom of your heart.”

"I agree." It is very important for an actor to approve a role and a script. If he doesn't even approve of himself, how can he perform well?It is very difficult for an actor with a normal sexual orientation to play a homosexual, or the performance will be bad, or it will be a homosexual!

"What's more, I realized one thing through today's incident, and that is that the Xiangjiang Society may not let go of such a profitable place in the film industry."

"I will agree to Mr. Zhang because at night I found that Mr. Zhang is different from ordinary people in the world. Selling favors may have better benefits in the future." Zhou Runfa pressed Ren Dahua's hand gesture and said: "What happened at noon?" It is estimated that it was not Mr. Zhang's instructions, so it should be regarded as the subordinates making their own decisions."

Most importantly, Shaw Brothers wanted to sign him exclusively, greatly restricting his development.

He didn't want to give anyone a handle, and it might be the best answer to solve it privately tonight.Moreover, Zhang Guobin doesn’t look like he’s just going to make a fortune... Uh... Some parts are quite similar... However, as the first person to eat crabs, everyone is not familiar with the routines, and no one can see that he looks very similar Empty glove white wolf.

It's a good thing for an actor to make a movie.

Chapter 9 Flying to London to Feed the Pigeons

After getting the soul star Zhou Runfa, the next step is to get the film director "White Pigeon Wu". Without "White Pigeon Wu" to direct, "The True Colors of Heroes" would hardly be that interesting...

It's not impossible for Zhang Guobin to be a director, but it's easy to rush to the street. If he wants to be a director, he needs to be sharpened on the set.

Directing is not only an art, but also a complicated job. Without practical experience, all beautiful fantasies will be shattered by cruel reality.

In order to please Wu Yusen, Zhang Guobin specially asked lawyer Shichang to buy a bankrupt film company, and included the photography, props, and recording team.

Then, he passed a message to Wu Yusen through the company's photographer Lao Hu, asking him to talk about filming.

Now the entire Xiangjiang art world is very strict in inheritance. Most people can't be directors at all, and they can't get investment or invite actors.

Wu Yusen's mentor is Xiangjiang's first "Million Box Office Director" Zhang Cheh.

He signed with Shaw Brothers Film Company in 1971, and studied with director Chang Cheh to make films. He first entered the industry by writing scripts like Wang Jing, but his artistic vision is hundreds of times better than Wang Jing.

His contract with Shaw Brothers Films has expired, and he switched to Golden Harvest. In 1977, "Fat Qian Han" won 500 million box office for Golden Harvest and became the second runner-up of the annual film box office. After that, one film every year officially became the first film in the Xiangjiang film industry. famous director.

Ask him to make a film,

It's not easy.

"Old Hu" used to be a photographer for Zhang Che, and he had a romantic relationship with Wu Yusen, so it was easier to communicate.

It would cost 2000 yuan to hand over this sentence, but Lao Hu came to the door with the roast duck and the script, and was soon declined by Wu Yusen.

"A Sen said that he has to help Golden Harvest prepare this year's new film recently, and he has no time to take jobs outside." The next day, Lao Hu sat in the office of the film company on Temple Street, and said with a somewhat embarrassed expression.

"It's okay, Uncle Hu, just bring the conversation." Zhang Guobin smiled and said kindly. Up to now, the preparations for the film have been relatively smooth. It's okay to encounter some temporary difficulties, just get the joints straightened out. .

"Thank you boss, then I'll go out first." Lao Hu gave a suggestion: "I saw a lot of Chaplin video discs on A Sen's desk. He may want to make a Chaplin movie recently."

Wu Yusen started his career by making comedies in the early days, and the core of comedies is tragedy, so Baige Wu's films often have a tragic flavor when they are broadcast to the end.

He was greatly influenced by Chaplin.

Lao Hu also hopes that the company can start work as soon as possible, otherwise how can the two wives in the family be fed with a basic salary every day?However, he didn't care what kind of movie the boss of the company made, so he made a move to try to promote the company's cooperation.

"I see, thank you for reminding me." Sitting in the simple office, Zhang Guobin waited until Lao Hu closed the door to go out, recalling Wu Yusen's creative experience in his heart, and secretly said in his heart: "Like Chaplin, hang out with me, and make Jianghu movies together." It's your home."

the next day.

Temple Street, vegetable market.

Zhang Guobin found Wu Yusen who was going out to buy vegetables, and put two air tickets in front of Wu Yusen, Wu Yusen who was bending over to pick up vegetables raised his head, Zhang Guobin smiled and looked at him: "Director Wu, are you interested in going to London to feed the pigeons together? "

For those who engage in art, don't try to conquer him, it is enough to get his approval.

As long as he agrees with "The True Colors of Heroes", he will naturally be willing to make "The True Colors of Heroes".

Wu Yusen shook his hands and put a few cilantro back to the booth, and looked at Zhang Guobin with piercing eyes: "Sir, what's your name?"

"My lord, the general manager of World DreamWorks, Zhang Guobin." Zhang Guobin said.

"You are the screenwriter of "The True Colors of a Hero"?" Wu Yusen asked.

For a director, the script is more convincing than his identity. Out of his professional habits, Wu Yusen had actually finished watching "The True Colors of a Hero" last night, and the two of them knew each other.

But Zhang Guobin put the ticket back in his bag, raised his hand sideways and asked towards the entrance of the vegetable market: "Director Wu, I heard that you are watching a Chaplin movie recently, instead of watching movies every day, why don't we go to London for morning tea, hello Pigeon, enjoy the morning in London."

"If you're interested, the bus to the airport is at the entrance of the market." It's eleven o'clock in the morning, and it's just before dawn when I fly to London. I take a taxi to the square to see the dawn and the white pigeons. Everything is just right.

But Wu Yusen said, "You can find me in the vegetable market, Mr. Zhang, you have a lot of contacts."

Hearing that he didn't refuse directly, Zhang Guobin was determined, shrugged his shoulders, and didn't answer, so he wouldn't tell Wu Yusen that Yau Ma Tei was his territory. Wu Yusen stared at him for a moment, then got up and walked out of the vegetable market. The two were about to start a chat Just go for the journey.

London.

Buckingham Palace.

Trafalgar Square.

"Swish."

Zhang Guobin was wearing a black windbreaker, a bowler hat, and black leather boots, looking back.

A group of white pigeons flapped their wings and flew into space, drawing a beautiful arc.

Wu Yusen's black high-necked shirt was pulled up to his neck, half of his face was hidden in the clothes, and he held up a camera to take pictures of the scene in front of him. After the filming, his face was full of joy.If Trafalgar Square needs a portrait, then the person in front of him is the best model. Zhang Guobin stepped on the guardrail next to the fountain in the center of the square, opened his palm, and watched the white dove land in his hand.

It was the first time for Wu Yusen to really come to London. Watching the sunrise with the white dove, he felt relaxed and happy and felt the beauty of the world.

From this moment on, he had feelings for Baige.In the future, reporters will ask him countless times why there are white doves flying in the movie, and he will always mention a trip that he said and left, the sunrise of that day, the white dove, and people.

"Mr. Zhang."

"You spend so much money and so much time to invite me to London to relax. If I still refuse to shoot your movie, you will lose a lot of money."

The good time is always short, after sunrise, in the morning.

Zhang Guobin and Wu Yusen were strolling on the streets of London, they randomly found a western restaurant and went in, Wu Yusen wiped his mouth after eating the pasta and said with a smile.

Zhang Guobin: "Just invite friends to relax."

"However, I believe that Mr. Wu already has the answer in his heart."

"What do you say? You pay for a plane ticket?" Wu Yusen asked back: "It seems that my 500 million box office director is worthless!"

"Haha." Zhang Guobin laughed loudly: "Mr. Wu, you are the director with a box office of 500 million, so you understand that Chaplin's success stems from the cruel oppression of the people at the bottom of the British society at that time. Behind the smile are tears. Sarcasm is the truest joke."

"But now Xiangjiang doesn't need this kind of humor. A work rooted in Xiangjiang culture is what the Xiangjiang film industry needs most. Mr. Wu, you need a "True Colors of Heroes". Only by mixing with me can you have a future."

"My contract with Golden Harvest is still three years away, and I can't direct other works." Wu Yusen said while stirring his coffee.

Zhang Guobin was very disdainful: "Then we will rely on the works to speak! You can make films under a pseudonym."

In 1980, under the name of Wu Shangfei, Wu Yusen directed the first work "Funny Times" after the establishment of New Art City. After the film was released in Hong Kong, it once again achieved a box office of 500 million Hong Kong dollars.

Chapter 10

"No." Wu Yusen said to Zhang Guobin: "If this movie is to be released, it must bear my name, Wu Yusen."

"If Mr. Wu really wants to be released under his real name, that would be great, but he has to have a good talk with Boss Zou." The boss of Golden Harvest Films is Zou Huaiwen, who not only has a film production company, but also fifty home theater.

Golden Harvest Cinemas is one of the four major cinemas in Xiangjiang.

The kung fu movies that were popular in the film world in the 70s were produced by Golden Harvest. Bruce Lee, Cheng Long, and Hung Jingbao are all artists under Golden Harvest. If Wu Yusen is now a contract director of Golden Harvest, if he must sign the film, he must get Golden Harvest’s approval.

In short, we want to give Golden Harvest a share of the pie.

"When I go back to sort out my creative ideas, I will take the initiative to talk to Mr. Zou, hoping to facilitate the cooperation between the two." After thinking about it, Wu Yusen said: "After all, the film is made to be released. If it can be released in Golden Harvest Cinemas, Zhang You earn a lot too, sir."

"OK, then I'll just wait for the good news and Director Wu's call." Zhang Guobin brought up the tentative starring Zhou Runfa to Wu Yusen, who was very satisfied with Zhou Runfa's performance.After all, Zhou Runfa has not yet been called a "box office poison", and finding a legitimate celebrity will help the film's promotion.

Otherwise, Wu Yusen really doesn't want to use Zhou Runfa when he becomes box office poison a few years later!

As for Zhou Runfa's status, acting skills and other issues, Wu Yusen is going to polish it himself.

A director's strongest ability is to polish actors.

That night, Zhang Guobin flew back to Xiangjiang with Wu Yusen. Not long after landing, he received the news that Dilong was willing to play as a friend. However, Dilong asked for a small share of the box office. Mr. Zhang's opinion was hardened by Mr. Zhang's attitude of whether he would like to act or not. turn down.

It's not too difficult to play a down-and-out big brother. Xiangjiang has a large number of actors who can play the role. I'm happy if you are willing to come. You have to share the cake and get out of here.

Dilong was not happy at first, but afterward he didn't know what Zhou Runfa had talked to him about, so he called again and agreed to act.

Three days later, under Wu Yusen's introduction, Zhang Guobin met Zou Huaiwen in a nightclub.Everyone is a businessman, as long as there is money to be made, you can invest in the movie and it will be shown in my theaters. It is not a problem to use my contract directors. Tough attitude, not half a step back.

This matter made Zhang Guobin very annoyed. In the end, he felt that he was a newcomer, and he must suffer a bit. He reduced the share of the theater to [-]%, and the two finally reached an agreement.

During this negotiation, Zhang Guobin drank two bottles of Martell and was prostituted to three hot girls. During this period, Da Bohao went out and shouted at others. If Zhang Guobin hadn't quickly pulled him down, his identity as the big brother of the gangster would have been exposed.

Zou Huaiwen is willing to cooperate with Zhang Guobin. One of the reasons is that Zhou Runfa is the leading actor.

Afterwards, Wu Yusen began to make props, cast actors, find venues and other preparatory work... After the establishment of Universal DreamWorks, a movie "The True Colors of Heroes" officially entered the preparatory stage... It is expected to start construction within a month...

Wu Yusen said frankly in private: "This movie is also a challenge for me!"

After Zhang Guobin inspected the stables of several halls and checked the accounts, he went to the dressing room and walked around. He found that there were no future sisters in the stables, and he felt a little lonely.

However, Ma Lanmei's quality is great right now!

The little boss who is in charge of the horse fence even created the "Xiangjiang Beauty" selection, and every customer who has spent can vote.Later, Zhang Guobin learned that Xiangjiang Loufeng can advertise in newspapers, and Xiangjiang Fengyue Newspaper came from this. Many small vendors sell it. Has a history.

Zhang Guobin did not remember the name of the leader of the horse column, because there is no Hong Kong sister in the horse column.